Adjustable ceiling mirror



May 31, 1932. s. H. FLANIGAN 1,860,928

ADJUSTABLE CEILING MIRROR Original Filed March 27, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet lvwantor Z m m\ May 31, 1932.

S. H. FLANIGAN ADJUSTABLE CEILING- MIRROR Original Filed March 27, 19292 Sheets- Sheet 2 muznror Patented May 31, 1932 SAMUEL H. FLANIGAN, OF-FRESNO, CALIFORNIA ADJUSTABLE CEILING MIRROR Application filed March 27,1929, Serial No. 350,275. Renewed November 3 1931.

This invention relates to an improved adjustably mounted mirror which,in accrdance with the present invention is suspended or hung downwardlyfrom a ceiling or the like, and which can be raised or lowered in avertical plane to dispose it at a desired elevation for use.

My primary aim is to generally improve upon the inventions of thisclass, by provid- 1 ing one which is held to be a mechanical achievementin the art, a structure which is the result of a modern idea, one whichis practicable, economical, and capable vof fulfilling the requirementsof an invention of this class in a satisfactory manner.

Briefly described, the invention involves the utilization of a novel,vertically disposed suspension fixture, constructed to accommodate acounterweight, operating cords or cables therefor, and guide pulleys,whereby to permit the mirror to be normally disposed at an elevatedout-of-the way position, but to be conveniently turned down to asuitable elevation for eificient vision.

The specific arrangement and cooperation of details will become morereadily apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the drawings V Figure l is a front elevational view of a deviceconstructed in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a side elevation view of the same.

Fig. 3 is a rear view of the mirror per se, yyith its especially bentmetallic backing mem- 35 er.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged bottom plan view of the ceiling attaching bracket.

Fig. 5 is a longitudinal section through said bracket.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary plan view observing the pulley arrangement, and

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary sectional and elevational view showing the ropesuspended slidable counterweight.

Referring now to Fig. 1, it will be seen that the mirror per se isdesignated by the numeral 8. It is of ordinary rectangular beveled edgeconstruction, and as shown in Fig. 3 it has a backing member 9 whosecentral portion is 50 bent out as at 10 to form a sort of an archedresilient retainer for the spaced parallel straps 11. Thesestrapshavetheir opposite ends hooked overthe longitudinal edges of themirror, as indicated at 12 and the action of the part 10 is to exert aslight yieldable pressure outwardly'on the straps to hold them firmly inplace and prevent slippage of the hooked ends. i i

. The hanger or ceiling figure is generally designated by the referencecharacter 18. 'At the upper end thereof is an especially cast bracket14, including an attaching flange 15 and a depending portion having acentral portion 16 for connection of a central .relatively large weightguide tube 17, and the reduced end connections 18 for the small ropereceiving and guiding tube 20. I

These tubes 17 and 20 are connected at their lower ends with a somewhatsimilar casting 21, having a removable cover plate 22. m

As shown in Fig. 5, a pairofguide pulleys 28 are mounted in the bracket1'4: and sash cord, rope or equivalentelements, pass over these plates.Thecentral dependingportion 24 of the cords extend down" through the 75central tube 17, where they are connected with a properly sizedcounter-weight 25, (see Fig. 7 The remaining end portion 26 extendsthrough the' smaller tube 20, Where they are fastened in any suitablemanner to to. the metal straps 11, as shown for example in Fig. 1.

Particular emphasis is to be laid upon the compact and convenientarrangement of the parts comprising depending hangers or suspensionfixtures embodying the upper ceiling bracket 14, the similarly designedcasting 21 and the guide tubes 17 and 20.

Obviously, this figure will be of a length to normally support themirror 8 in a posino; tion to dispose it out of the way. However, whenit is desired to use the mirror, it is simply grasped and pulled down,during which time, it is obvious that the cords ride over the pulleys,causing the weight to elevate 9 in the tube 17.

The equalization and counter-balancing action permits the mirror -to"staput. Hence, when the user is through with the mirror, it is simplynecessary to lift it slightclaimed may be resorted to in actualpracticely and to allow it to return to its normally elevated out of the wayposition.

It is thought that by considering the de scription in connection withthe drawings, a clear understanding of the construction, operation andadvantages of the invention will be made. Therefore, a more lengthydescription is regarded unnecessary.

Changes in shape, size, and rearrangement of details coming within thefield of invention if desired. I

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is upper andlowercastings, a centrally diss posed guide tube connected at itsopposite ends to saidcastings, a. pair of additional guide tubesconnected at their opposite ends to said, castings, a weight slidable insaid first-named tube, pulleys mounted in one of said castings, cordsconnected with said weight and extending up over said pulleys,

and down through said second-named tubes.

'2. In a structure of the class described, upper and lower castings, acentrally disposed guide tube connected at its opposite ends to saidcastings, a pair of additional guide tubes connected at their oppositeends to said castings, a welght shdable in said first-named tube,pulleys mounted in one of said castings,

' cords connected withsaid weights and ex tendingup over said pulleys,and down through said second-named tubes, a mirror,

' a pair-of attaching straps attached to said mirror, the lowerends ofthe last-named end portionso-f said cords being securely con-- nected'with said fastening devices.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

SAMUEL FLANIGANQ 1. In a structure of the class described,

